The cedi is the unit of currency of Ghana. The word cedi is derived from the Akan word for cowry shell which were once used in Ghana as a form of currency. One Ghana cedi is divided into one hundred pesewas (Gp). A number of Ghanaian coins have also been issued in Sika denomination, and may have no legal tender status.

The Syrian pound is the currency of Syria and is subdivided into 100 qirsh, although coins in qirsh are no longer issued. The Syrian Pound is not a hard currency, and there are restrictions on its export. In 2012 the exchange rate deteriorated quickly. The Black Market is the only source of foreign currencies to Syrian nationals who want to travel abroad.